About Mount Marty College

Founded in 1936, Mount Marty College. is a Private college. Located in South Dakota, which is a city setting in South Dakota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,008 full time undergraduate students, and 156 full time graduate students.

The Mount Marty College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 42 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mount Marty College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

66% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 32% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mount Marty College.

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“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We”re apathetic”
100%
“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
100%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    11 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    10 Students rated off-campus housing 2.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    13 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    13 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 69 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    13 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    13 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    13 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mount Marty College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Mount Marty College?

3 Students rated Mount Marty College

Shelby - 08/10/2019

Mount Marty is great if you want a small campus where every knows each other. The professors are great and you can tell that they just want to see you succeed. That being said, the small campus size can be detrimental because we do lack some of the things larger universities have, but overall Mount Marty is a good place to be.

Jesse - 07/22/2018

It's not the best when it comes to cost, but the the size and community makes it something worth remembering. If you are interested in athletics, communication with the school will likely land you some sort of scholarship to help pay for your schooling there. If you are religious as well this school could be a very fitting place for you as religion is a big component of this school.

Maggie - 12/21/2017

My overall opinion of Mount Marty Colleg is that it is a great school for those who love the one on one attention from faculty. Students around campus are very welcoming and care about their education and future careers. Most students on campus are athletes, making Mount Marty one large team where we all support each other in everything we do through the class room to the court.

Mount Marty College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mount Marty College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mount Marty College is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I were given the chance to go back and talk to my pre-college self, there are several things I would let "him" know. The first thing I would tell "him" would be to overcome procrastination early- it took me awhile to figure out how much of a procrastinator I was. I procrastinated on just about everything, from homework to paying for school. Everything seemed so much harder than it needed to be, becaused I never alotted the right amount of time for myself to complete something. Once I figured out how to manage my time, college started going much more smoothly for me. Another thing I would tell "him" is to try hard with school from the beginning. My first year of college was pretty pathetic. I didn't care much about class- I only wanted to hang with friends and have a good time. When I realized how poorly I was doing in the classroom, I changed my attitude, and from then on have been doing well in school. If all this were possible, hopefully this information would help "his" college experience to be a little more "on-track" than mine has been.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I attend the Mt. Marty College at the Watertown campus in Watertown, SD. It is a very small college with no campus or housing but it does provide the same courses you would receive in a regular college. I would recommend this college to anyone who likes to really get to know the classmates and are able to work one on one with professors. The only downside is there is no campus but since I grew up in this area, I still have my high school friends.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That there was no chance to receive a college-based scholarship, they only go to Mt. Marty Yankton campus students.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The size. Because MMC is a smaller school everyone gets to know you. You can make friends in all different circles! The teachers are much more recptive to your needs and they treat you with respect. They want you to pass and not fail and will do just about anything to help you out. They are awesome. I have had nothing but good experiences at this school.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Mount Marty College is that the price is too high for students who are trying to finance a good, quality education on their own.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Partiers

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    They are very friendly, considerate, opinionated, willing to help others, diverse, goal orientated, share their views on subjects, help the class get to the main goal of the program, tutor students who need help, and they become your friends.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's very small, and the professors are very one on one with you. Also it's such a friendly environment and people are very caring. You make friends that would do anything to help you, and I don't think you can find as much as that at a large state school.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    At the Watertown Campus, our school is best known for helping people of all ages accomplish their goals in life and to accomplish getting a degree or degrees in the fields of their choice no matter how long it takes. They are known for their flexible scheduling of classes which include night classes. They help you achieve your educational goals to better their life.

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  11. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The best thing about Mount Marty College, is the size. There is a total of about 500 people on this campus, including teachers and students. The average class size is 25 and there is 50 minutes to a class each day. One thing i'd change about MMC, probably extending the hours for the library and using that much more. People ask why I came from Anaheim, CA to Yankton, SD. For the very reason, everyoe is so very nice here. I can't think of how many times people have waved at me or smiled. If i smield at anyone back home,i would have gotten a dirty look or some rude comment. It's nt only in the school but all around town. Kindness is everywhere.

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  12. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Coming from California to a smaller town and school I assumed it'd be much less dramatic, but in reality it's the same. Drama, i mean. You have your average students, the rude baseball players, the people who work hard in whatever they do, the girls who get around, then the normal people who just get by. It's all the same but in a smaller setting where everyone has seen everyone at some point. It's a very small campus, and even if they don't know your name, they'll find something else to call you. I was called California for the first 4 weeks of school by a few kids because my name was less interesting than the fact I came from California.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Knowing everyone and how it is so easy to find a group of people and just hang out. Also, the teaching staff. Again, they are just simply awesome.`

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

1,008

Total Undergrad Enrollment

156

Total Grad Students

41%

Out-Of-State

58%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

40

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

28%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
87%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Mount Marty College receive some sort of financial aid. 43% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$25,380

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$7,692

Room and Board

34,072

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,206
$30 - $48K
$17,782
$48 - $75K
$17,836
$75 - $110K
$22,559
$110K & UP
$23,495

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